How Scleral Lenses work

Scleral lenses are larger than standard contact lenses and rest gently on the sclera, the white part of your eye. They vault over the cornea and create a sealed chamber that holds sterile saline solution. This design not only keeps the eye hydrated all day but also protects the corneal surface from environmental exposure, blinking friction, and dryness.

Because they never touch the sensitive cornea, scleral lenses are exceptionally comfortable, even for people who cannot tolerate regular soft or gas-permeable lenses.​

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Scleral Lenses for Dry Eye Disease

Patients with moderate to severe dry eye syndrome often struggle with burning, tearing, and light sensitivity that aren’t relieved by artificial tears or medicated drops.
Scleral lenses act as a liquid bandage, keeping the cornea continuously bathed in moisture and reducing inflammation and discomfort. They are especially beneficial for conditions like:

• Meibomian Gland Dysfunction (MGD)

• Aqueous-deficient dry eye

• Sjogren’s Syndrome

• Post-LASIK or post-radiation dryness

Many patients report that scleral lenses restore comfort and improve daily quality of life after years of battling chronic dryness.

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Scleral Lenses for Keratoconus (KCN) and Corneal Irregularities

In patients with keratoconus, the cornea becomes thin and cone-shaped, distorting light and causing blurred or double vision.
Scleral lenses mask the irregular corneal shape by creating a smooth, round optical surface — dramatically improving visual clarity and reducing ghosting or glare.

They are also an excellent choice for:

• Pellucid marginal degeneration

• Post-corneal transplant patients

• Corneal scars or trauma

• Post-RK or LASIK ectasia

With precise topography mapping, each scleral lens is custom designed to your unique eye shape, offering sharper, more stable vision than glasses or soft contacts.

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Benefits of Scleral Lenses

• Long-lasting comfort and hydration

• Improved vision quality for irregular corneas

• Reduced dryness, irritation, and redness

• Stable optics that don’t shift or fall out

• Protection for fragile or post-surgical eyes

• Can delay or prevent the need for corneal surgery

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At Envision Optometry, we specialize in custom scleral lens fittings using advanced imaging and topography to ensure precise alignment, optimal comfort, and maximum hydration. Our eye care team works closely with each patient to provide a personalized treatment plan that restores both comfort and visual quality.

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